PM hails SIPA as ‘fine example’

PRIME Minister, Manasseh Sogavre, has hailed the Solomon Islands Ports Authourity (SIPA) as a ‘fine example of how Solomon Islands can successfully enforce rules and laws if responsible authorities put their mind to their enforcement responsibilities and Solomon Islanders are compliant. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare made the accolade in his keynote address at the official…

NEW BILL COMING

Government hires foreign legal advisor for its Mineral Resources Bill 2022 THE thorny issue of who owns what is below six feet in the ground is being included in the Government’s new Mineral Resources Bill 2022. Ownership of mineral deposits below six foot, even on customary land, has always been a controversial issue between landowners…

Two Nauru police officers graduate in Honiara

THE Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit has graduated two Nauru Police officers on International Mine Action Standard (IMAS) level one. The graduation was held yesterday after four weeks of intensive training at Hells Point. The Australian Defence Force (ADF) Advisors, Australian Federal Police (AFP) Advisor, a staff from the Australian High Commission…

PM impressed with SIPA development

PRIME Minister, Manasseh Sogavare, is impressed with Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) for leading the way in investing in major projects. He spoke of his fascination at the commissioning of a new three- storey office complex, new international entry overhead gatehouse, new domestic terminal building and the groundbreaking ceremony and unveiling of the new SIPA…

Ila CHS handed new dormitory, ablution

THE Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) has officially handed over a newly completed girls’ dormitory and ablution block to Gela Ilau Community High School, in Siarana village, small Gela, Central Island Province. The dormitory consists of 14 rooms and can accommodate about 60 students. The dormitory together with the ablution block cost…

RSIPF rebut an article published in Solomon Star newspaper with a title “Police expose the rorts within”

The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) rebutted an article published in Solomon Star newspaper this week with the title “Police expose the rorts within” as totally misleading and nonsense. The RSIPF Executive members travelling with the RSIPF trainees to China was part of the initial plan and consensus made by the Commissioner of RSIPF…